I've been leaning towards the 85mm for some time, but the 30 mm looks pretty sweet, and it kinda covers that gap I have between 24-35mm. I won't be upgrading to a 24-70 unless I find a steal. The 35-70 is as good or better than Nikon's 28-70.

Its all on a crop body. D300 and D50. I think the 85 will be awesome at a reception, and shooting with au natural light.

I've been leaning towards the 85mm for some time, but the 30 mm looks pretty sweet, and it kinda covers that gap I have between 24-35mm. I won't be upgrading to a 24-70 unless I find a steal. The 35-70 is as good or better than Nikon's 28-70.

Its all on a crop body. D300 and D50. I think the 85 will be awesome at a reception, and shooting with au natural light.

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again 85. you can easily make that 24-35 gap by moving a foot. But the DOF and perspective of the 85 1.8 cannot be easily replicated with what you have.

if ou did alot of product editorial and stuff like that i would suggest the 30. but you do events and people, get the 85 and dont sweat it.

Looking around... KEH has the 85 1.8 w/ Hood for $245 BGN condition, I might just jump on it. I've heard all over that KEH is known for being very conservative on their ratings. Anyone else buy from them?

Looking around... KEH has the 85 1.8 w/ Hood for $245 BGN condition, I might just jump on it. I've heard all over that KEH is known for being very conservative on their ratings. Anyone else buy from them?